Purse holder



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PURSE HOLDER Filed July 1.2, 1965 HNVENTOR 24 ALEXANDER M. GORDON UnitedStates Patent ice 3,321,166 PURSE HOLDER Alexander M. Gordon, 500Coconut Isle, Broward County, Fla. 33301 Filed July 12, 1965, Ser. No.471,093 1 Claim. (Cl. 248-206) My invention relates to a new and novelmeans of anchoring a womans handbag or purse or other objectsconveniently nearby within reach, leaving both hands free for otherpurposes.

It is a known that when a woman with her handbag or purse seats herselfat a bar, soda fountain, lunch counter or even a booth or table at arestaurant or safe, her handbag or purse becomes an immediate problem.If she places it on top of the bar, counter or table it becomes an anawkward impediment; in her own way and also in the way of others becauseof the limited space available for eating and/or drinking. If she placesthe handbag or purse in her lap it forces her to sit in a strained anduncomfortable position to prevent the handbag or purse from sliding offto the floor. If she places it on the floor next to her, the handbag orpurse is in constant danger of being inadvertently kicked or steppedupon either by herself or other persons in the immediate area. In thisposition it is also of course in danger of being stolen by a dishonestperson.

Attesting to the fact that the conditions described above have been aconstant and vexing problem, is the existence of a number of inventionsattempting to directly solve or alleviate the problem of what can awoman do with her handbag or purse when she sits down at a bar, sodafountain, lunch counter, etc. to eat and/or drink.

One invention provided a metal rod bent into a U shape with a closed eyeat one end of the rod to prevent surface marring and an open hook at theother end to receive the handle of the handbag or purse. The closed eyeend of the U shape bar was laid on the surface of the bar, counter ortable in such a manner that the open hook end was directly underneath,with the projection of the counter top or table top in between the legsof the U shape metal bar. The handle of the handbag or purse was placedin the open hook. Thus the handbag or purse was suspended underneath theprojecting bar top or counter top.

Another invention provided a clamp with a short length of chain attachedto the clamp and a hook provided on the other end of the chain toreceive the handbag or purse the idea being to afiix the clamp to theedge of the counter top or bar top and thus keep the handbag or purseout of the way.

These devices worked after a fashion but became total- 1y useless withthe advent of the current type of sloping quilted bar top or countertop.

My invention has for one of its objects to provide a firm anchorage toany smooth surface without marring or damaging that surface in anymanner, and to this anchorage attaching a suitable length of decorativechain or cord with a suitable open hook on the end of the chain or cordto receive the handle of a womans handbag or purse thus providing ameans of anchoring a Womans handbag or purse from any smooth surfacewithout marring or d-amaging said smooth surface in any manner.

Another object of my invention is to provide an anchorage of thecharacter herein described that can be placed into use and removed againinstantly without the use of tools, previous skill or dexterity.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device of the characterdescribed herein that will provide a means of suspending a womanshandbag or purse conveniently at her side so contents are accessible atanytime 3,321,166 Patented May 23, 1967 without removing handbag orpurse from the device while she is seated at a bar, counter, table orbooth.

Still another object of my innvention is to provide a handbag or purseanchorage that is completely self contained, that is decorative andnovel, that retracts into a small compact item that is easily droppedinto and carried in a womans handbag or purse.

Still another object of my innvention is to provide an anchorage of thecharacter herein described for other purposes than a womans handbag orpurse such as brief cases, attache cases, one or more packages, walkingstick, unbrella, etc.

Still another object of :my invention is to provide a device of thecharacter described herein at a very comparative low manufacturing costwith a basic design that can be mass produced in high volume withrelative low tooling costs.

Still another object of my invention is to provide various combinationsand arrangements of attaching and housing the component parts so thatwhen the device is in use it presents a novel and highly interesting andmysterious appearance.

Other additional objects, benefits and advantages of this invention willbecome evident as the description of the invention proceeds.

FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of my invention showing its principalcomponents.

FIG. 2 is a pictorial view of my invention in actual use showing theanchorage secured to the top of a counter and with a womans handbaghanging from the hook.

FIG. 3 is an elevation showing a modification of my invention.

FIG. 4 is an elevation showing another modification of my invention.

FIG. 5 is a further modification of my invention.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 6 is the housing or container for chain 7 and hook8. The housing or container 6 can be made of any sturdy material such asleather or plastic. 9 is a conventional suction cup, the suction face ofwhich protrudes through the pocket of housing 6 by means of a hole inthe pocket. The back of suction cup 9 is permanently fastened to theback of housing 6 by means of a rivet or other suitable means. One endof flexible chain 7 is also permanently aflixed at the same point wherethe back of suction cup 9 and back of housing 6 are joined together. Atthe other end of chain 7 is open hook 8 which has a closed eye so it canbe permanently aflixed to end of chain 7. 10 is a snap fastener showingmale and female respectively on the pocket and flap of the housing orcontainer 6. When the device is out of use the chain 7 and book 8 aretucked within the pocket of housing or container 6 and snap fastener 10makes it secure when flap is folded over and snapped in place.

In FIGURE 2, showing the invention in actual use, 11 is a counter ortable top, not a part of the invention and 12 is a ladys handbag alsonot a part of the invention.

In FIGURE 3 which shows a modification of my invention, 13 is thehousing or container in the form of a hollow figure such as a dog. Thesuction cup 14 is permanently afiixed to the underbelly of the housing13 which is in the form of a hollow dog. In the breast of the dog is asuitable aperture 15 whereby the chain 16 and hook 17 can be pushedinside the hollow dog for compactness.

FIGURE 4 illustrates another modification of my invention wherein theend of chain 18 and hook 19 are permanently affixed to flap of housingor container 20. At the other end of chain 18 is affixed the suction cup21.

FIG. 5 is another modification of my invention showing three of thebasic components such as suction cup 22, chain 23 and hook 24 with nohousing.

In operation the suction cup is pressed fiat on the counter top or topof bar 11. Wetting the face of the suction cup before applying to thesurface enhances the eflicacy of the suction cup by providing a betterseal for the suction. Hanging the womans handbag or purse on the hookcompletes the operation. Location of the suction cup on the counter orbar in relation to distance from the user determines the height of thehandbag so it is always convenient for access.

While this invention has been explained and described With reference tocertain specifically contemplated embodiments, it Will nevertheless beunderstood that these disclosures are illustrative and not restrictive.The few examples of the usefulness of this invention in many fieldsdisclosed herein and the many combinations and forms the principalcomponents can be made up in and assembled are too numerous to mentionhere.

Having thus described my invention I claim:

A purse holder comprising (a) a container for holding a purse supportchain,

(b) a suction cup located on one side of said container,

(c) a support chain attached to the inside of said container,

(d) said container having fastening means thereon for opening andclosing said container,

(e) said chain being retractable within said container and extenda'bleto its full length outside said container,

(f) an open hook member on the end of said chain,

and

(g) said hook member being engageable with the links of said chain so asto provide a chain support of varying lengths.

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